The latest Mychal Givens MLB and fantasy baseball news

Updating a previous report, if Baltimore Orioles RP Zach Britton (ankle) misses an extended amount of time due to a sprained left ankle, RPs Brad Brach and Mychal Givens appear to be the most likely candidates to receive save opportunities. P Dylan Bundy is considered a long-shot to be used in a ninth-inning role because of his low strikeout totals, as well as the fact that the team may decide to stretch him out so that he can be used as a starter later this year.

Fantasy Tip: At this point, Britton is considered day-to-day and he is looking to avoid his first stint on the disabled list since 2012. He is one of the top closers in the game and should remain stashed in all fantasy formats. Brach appears to have an edge over Givens because of his extensive closing experience as a minor leaguer in the San Diego Padres' organization, while Givens has struggled mightily versus left-handed batters this year. Lefties are hitting .533 against Givens in 2016, while righties are batting just .182. Brach and Givens are worth adding in AL-only fantasy leagues, as well as in any other format if you're desperate for saves.

Baltimore Orioles P Mychal Givens is making the transition from shortstop to pitcher after being drafted in the second round in 2009 as a shortstop. The team hasn't decided whether to make him a starter or reliever.

Baltimore Orioles minor league SS Mychal Givens (thumb), currently playing for Class A Delmarva, is expected to return to game action in about one week, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun. He has been sidelined since June 1 following surgery on his left thumb.